Tag: Dogra

From Pakistan to Srinagar: The Doctor Who Joined SKIMS in 1986

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In February 1986, official appointments and professional credentials were expected to undergo rigorous scrutiny. Yet, a report published by the Kashmir Times that month exposed a case that appeared to defy all standard administrative procedures. The story revolved around one Manzoor Ahmed, a doctor whose journey from Pakistan to a government medical institution in Srinagar raised serious questions about influence, verification of...
Jammu & Kashmir-Life Style

The Tragic Loss of Pushkar Bhan’s Archives

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) As Kashmir prepares to celebrate the centenary birth anniversary of Pushkar Bhan in 2026, memories of the legendary broadcaster, playwright, humorist and actor once again echo across the Valley. For generations of Kashmiris, his voice was not merely entertainment — it was an emotion, a social mirror and a living expression of Kashmiri culture itself. Pushkar Bhan was among the towering cultural figures...
Jammu & Kashmir- Heritage

Who Were Royal Elephants of Dogra Kings?

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Once a place for keeping Royal Elephants, it is now a  famous Sabzi Mandi (Vegetable Market) of Jammu City! Situated in the...
Jammu & Kashmir-Research

   Use of Dogri in Medieval Era  

( Kashmir Rechords Exclusive in connection with International Mother Language Day) Even as Dogri was included in the Eighth Schedule on...
Books

Lata Mangeshkar’s Dogri Songs and Her Jammu Visit

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) February 6, 2024 marks the second death anniversary of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who had a musical connection...

  State Subject to Domicile: The Journey of Indian Citizenship of  J&K Residents

 (From the Feudal Dogra State through Independent India to the Present-day Naya Bharat) (By: Dr. S.N. Pandita*) Introduction From a State Subject to Permanent Resident and now...
Jammu & Kashmir-Research

Englishman’s 1847 travel to Kashmir via Jammu

( By: Kanwal Krishan Lidhoo)* We are highly indebted to Rafi Ahmad Masoodi Sahab, Educationist, Writer, Historian and a distinguished Academician, originally from...
Jammu & Kashmir-Research

How India lost Gilgit!

(By: R C Ganjoo)* Whenever and wherever the future of Gilgit- Baltistan (now under the illegal occupation of Pakistan) region is discussed, naturally Jammu &...
POK

Capt Diwan Singh—Maharaja Hari Singh’s ADC

Capt Diwan Singh, known as ADC to Maharaja Hari Singh, the last ruler of Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir shall always be remembered...
Jammu & Kashmir-Life Style

BP Sharma— J&K’s Walking Encyclopedia

( Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Meet Baldev Prasad Sharma of Jammu and Kashmir who was listed in the Limca Book of Records for becoming the oldest...
Jammu & Kashmir- Heritage